In my Sako M85 06 for light practice shooting I use Hornady 170 gr. FP bullets over 47 grains of R-15. Haven't run them over the chronograph but estimate they are running at 2400 to 2500 fps.
In the Hornady manual in their list of bullets they say the following for the 170 FP's: "velocity 2000 to 2500 fps for medium/medium heavy game".
I do not have anything smaller than the 06 in a 30 caliber so if a light load is wanted or needed this is it.
Groups run anywhere from 5/8" to 1" depending on how well I am shooting on any given day. In the hands of a younger shooter with young eyes the load is likely capable of producing much smaller groups.
Jim
